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Sally Jean Alexander. Sally Jean is a self-taught mixed media artist/jewelry designer who has been creating art all her life...from hand-painted sneakers to Raku pottery. After leaving a career in real estate, she began creating her vintage art collage charms in 1998 using her signature antique papers, vintage photographs, and found objects. Her jewelry and artwork can be found at boutiques and galleries across the country and online. She also teaches Workshops internationally, including her popular Soldering for Virgins. Her artwork has been featured in Mary Englebreit's Home Companion Magazine, Somerset Studio Magazine, Extra TV and Oregon Home Magazine to name a few. Her philosophy, do what you love; she does! www.sallyjean.com. |
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Jenni Bowlin. For seven years now Jenni has been a leader in scrapbook industry, beginning with the Creating Keepsakes 2003 Hall of Fame. Three years ago, she founded and operates Jenni Bowlin Studio, a line of her own paper arts products. Other recent work: "Timeless Techniques", self authored and published by Li'l Davis Designs "Full Circle" , published by Li'l Davis Designs "Pockets, Pull-Outs, and Hiding Places" by Jenn Mason (published by Quarry books) "The Brain Freeze Rescue Kit", by Jenna LaRose Family Circle Magazine, January 2006 "The Look Book" published by Autumn Leaves, December 2006 Jenni teaches at Creating Keepsakes University (CKU), as well as nationally and in her hometown of Hermitage, TN on a regular basis. she invites you to visit her site at www.jennibowlin.com. |
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Pam Garrison is a mixed media artist who is passionate about creating and inspiring others to create. She shares her talents by teaching workshops at ArtFest, Art FiberFest, Silver Bella and other local and national venues. Pam currently serves as a Directors Circle Artist for Stampington & Co. Maybe you've seen her work in the new book Crowns and Tiaras, or in Belle Armoire, Somerset Life, Art and Life or Somerset Studio. Perhaps you saw her making treasures out of vintage finds on HGTV's "That's Clever". Pam lives in southern California with her husband and two children. She thrives on living artfully every day. She invites you to visit her blog at www.pamgarrison.typepad.com |
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Kimberly Kwan. Crafty from birth and with a professional background in motivational speaking and adult training, and has found her niche is paper and photographic arts. Her three favorite places to be are spending quality time with friends and family, being behind the lens of her camera and with a microphone in front of any kind of audience (the bigger the better!). Teaching paper-arts allows her to do magical combination of all three of her favorite things. Kimberly's professional resume includes stints as a designer and freelance artist for product manufacturers such as Art Warehouse and Daisy D's Paper Company. She is also a regular contributing writer and designer for several craft industry magazines. Kimberly has a thriving photography business, Bebe Beaux Designs in Scottsdale, is a noted special events instructor at trade shows and retreats across the country, and has recently had the honor of instructing at Silver Bella 2006 and at Version Scrap in Paris, 2007. Kimberly's over the top personality and eclectic style bring a refreshing twist to scrapbooking and photographic arts! Kimberly is married, has two adorable daughters, and lives in Scottsdale, Arizona. She invites you to visit her blog at www.kimberlykwan.typepad.com |
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Charlotte Lyons's career as a writer, designer, and artist began when she left teaching to raise her three daughters. In an effort to stay creatively connected and to find activities that would be fun for her and her children, she immersed herself in home arts--and discovered her true vocation. Her book, Mothers and Daughters at Home 35 Projects to Make Together (Simon and Schuster), was notably reviewed and excerpted in various magazines and newspapers across the country. Her second hardcover, full-color title is on the subject of girlfriends crafting together, Between Friends--Craft Projects to Share (Simon and Schuster). Additionally, she co-authored The Home Companion series of eight decorating and craft titles with Mary Engelbreit and Barbara Martin (Andrews and McMeel). Lyons was formerly a contributing editor at Mary Engelbreit's Home Companion magazine. In 2005, she was the guest columnist for Country Marketplace and continued a monthly craft column based upon her books for Create and Decorate (2003-2005). Her work as a designer has been featured in Country Living, Victoria, Rosie, Romantic Homes, Woman's Day, Better Homes and Gardens, All You, Where Women Create, and Mary Engelbreit's Home Companion. Charlotte has appeared on the CBS Early Show, DIY and HGTV. Presently, her artwork and product concepts are licensed to a growing list of companies for the marketplace, including Midwest Seasons of Cannon Falls. Charlotte lives in Irvington, New York on the Hudson River with her husband and daughters. More information about her work is available on her website--www.charlottelyons.comand crafty blog, www.housewrenstudio.typepad.com |
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Carolyn Peeler is a lover and collector of all things vintage, sparkly and pretty, Her love of scrapbooking and paper crafts lead her to become involved in the industry professionally. Carolyn's credits include: former Design Teamer for Chatterbox and Product Designer for Rusty Pickle, and she now works happily at home as the Senior Creative Director for Melissa Frances. She calls it her dream job, and between designing product and teaching throughout Canada and the USA, she's one busy girl! Carolyn has also been published in the industry's major magazines as well as Idea Books, and writes articles for Legacy, Woman's Day and Canadian Scrapbooker. She and her husband live in VanCouver, Canada. She invites you take a peek into her world by visiting her blog at:www.carolynpeeler.typepad.com. |
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Rebecca Sower believes everyone has a creative heart just waiting to be found. She loves all things handmade and believes making items by hand is an art form unto itself. Since she believes written words from heart are the most meaningful of all, many of Rebecca's creations also includes words of love and inspiration. Rebecca has been published in several magazines including Creating Keepsakes, Somerset Studio's Legacy, and teaches at paper arts conventions in the US and internationally. Her licensed design are available through EK Success. She has written two books, Scrapbooking Life's Little Treasures and Scrapbooking Life's Little Moments, both of Primedia Publishing. In 2000, Rebecca was chosen as a Creating Keepsakes Hall of Fame Member. Rebecca lives in an old restored farmhouse in rural Tennessee with her husband and three children...just where she most loves to be. Rebecca invites you to visit her blog at www.rebeccasower.typepad.com. |
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Teresa McFayden believes in sharing her passions, be it a passion for paper arts, family photos and scrapbooking, or telling life stories. Teresa first established her niche in the paper industry hosting a TV Show, Stamping and Scrapping with Teresa McFayden. After the shows 18 month streak, she ventured into designing for craft manufacturers in the scrapbooking industry. Fulfilling a life long dream of owning her own line, she founded Foof a La, a paper arts company. After selling her paper arts wares for three years, she sold the Company to Autumn Leaves and continued to design the line. Presently, Teresa produces unique Paper Arts Kits and artwork for Paper Bella, her latest venture. She also does freelance design work for manufactures in the paper arts industry. Her work has been featured in several magazines over the years, such as Creating Keepsakes, Making Memories, Somerset Studio, and Scrapbook Answers. Her artwork has also been featured in The Look Book and The Foof a Life (Autumn Leaves). She is hosting her 3rd year of Silver Bella, a paper arts Event in Omaha, Nebraska. Teresa lives in the heartland of America, Omaha, Nebraska with her husband and three children. She invites you to visit her blog at www.teresamcfayden.typepad.com. |
